We are all so thrilled to be experiencing a dry spell with beautiful blue skies and bright sun and snowy fields that look like diamond dust was sprinkled over them. The chimps have really been enjoying taking quick trips out onto Young’s Hill (the chimps’ 2 acre outdoor habitat) to forage for snow to bring back to the sun-filled chimp house. But this morning Annie was literally stomping her feet at the door to the hill waiting for me to open it. You see, Annie had adventure on her mind.
The second I began opening the door to the hill Annie squeezed through – no time to waste – and immediately made her way outside to take in all that light and wintertime beauty surrounding her home.
And then she set off for the first leg of her adventure, in classic elegant, endearing (and bipedal) Annie style:
Having reached the first platform she sat to take in the view for a moment. As soon as the other chimps saw her a few of them decided to head her way and join her. But Annie, being full of moxie, soul and sass, had it mind to enjoy this particular adventure in solitude. Be sure to tune in tomorrow for Part II of Annie’s adventure!
Are they familiar with snow? Is this something new to them?
They love snow and have had it since being in Cle Elum. Just go to YouTube and do a search for some of their videos. You’ll find a lot of good ones about their snow adventures.
Love you Annie!
Who doesn’t need a little solitude with nature!! Beautiful ~ you go girl! Hugs to all!
What a wonderful descriptive…can’t wait for the next episode!
And I remember when Annie was fearful to go out on the Hill and never without her BFF Missy. Amazing progress for Annie Girl. I love the way Annie waltzes up her shoveled pathway. The magic of what love and care can accomplish in a sanctuary home. Can’t wait for Annie’s Adventure Part 2!!
Oh Annie! It is so good to see you taking off on your own adventure. I love seeing you walk with your arms out and up bipedally. Love you Annie <3
All she needs is a tutu…she had some very graceful balletic moves.
I chuckled at “forage”, though I got the drift. You don’t have to do much foraging to find snow these days!
Wonderful post Katelyn. Are you sure that everyone at CSNW don’t have to pass a creative writing test before working there?